Northern Neil Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 How could this have been predicted beforehand--and why didn't anyone? Search me! The only comparison I can draw is that some author (I forget who) suggested that the super - tribes of Allemanni, Frank and Goth were far more dangerous than, say, the Saxons, as they already had a degree of Romanisation and political organisation. Perhaps the fact that Afghanistan is far less urbanised, and therefore a cleaner slate, is a factor. Anyway, time presses and I need to get ready for work! It has been enjoyable to discuss such things with a proper historian. I have just rooted out from my bookcase something my mum gave me when she finished at university; a book called 'Japan - the years of triumph' which discusses the rise of Japan from the 17th century up to the defeat in 1945. As I am working nights tonight, and nothing much happens on a night shift, I shall actually read this book and learn something new. AVE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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